The Earth Snake is the most traditional and responsible of the five elements. It stays true to its principles and acts with integrity, which makes it highly reliable. But don't think that this cool and collected Snake is without passion - there is no doubt that the Earth Snake is full of fervor.

This element is passionate, ambitious and fiercely competitive. Those born in fire years are often strong and confident, but they can also be impatient. They are able to defy the odds, but sometimes need to keep their ego in check, as their dominant personality is not always welcome. They tend to gravitate toward improvement and innovation. When it comes to career, fire-born individuals show tremendous leadership potential.

The Fire Snake is full of inspiration. This type of Snake is highly ambitious and passionate, though sometimes its enthusiasm and charisma come across as rigid. They can also have jealous and ego centric tendencies.

This breed prefers to feel the ground beneath their feet. Those born in wood years have lots of conviction and certainty. They gain material and non-material goods in an ethical manner - their efforts are lucrative but also sustainable. They are open-minded toward development and improvement, and they present their ideas with persuasion and assertion.

The Wood Snake is truly thoughtful and very wise. They are very grounded, and make decisions only after thinking it through. On top of that, they are very interested in culture and are the most sophisticated of all the Snakes.

Water is adaptable to change (unlike metal, for example, which shows more resistance). Variability, flexibility and interdependence are core qualities of this element. Water makes for an inquisitive mind that enjoys learning and mental stimulation. Those born in water years are sensitive and communicative, as they have a strong sense of intuition. They tend to have a more passive approach and can sometimes get tired easily.

In comparison to the others, Water Snakes experience the most emotional flow. This Snake is sophisticated and can anticipate what it will need in the future. It can also sniff out the perfect moment to initiate contact with others or handle business partnerships. However, the Water Snake reacts quite sensitively to criticism and can get easily offended.

Those who were born in metal years are strong, firm and principled. They stay calm and in control when others are upset, as they are able to handle challenging situations. They are obstinate and ambitious - metal personalities aren't afraid to use their imagination, but they are also very goal-oriented. 

The Metal Snake has immense willpower and thus is capable of high achievement. However, this Snake can sometimes raise suspicions with its cagy behavior. The wise and energetic Metal Snake is relentless and has an individualistic mentality.